Pattern · Athletics
Clubs that lost more time to injury used more players in 2026 (correlation 0.58). The Athletics used 6 more than their injuries alone would predict.
- Players used
- 55
- Expected from injuries
- 49
- Options
- 59
- Waiver claims
- 9
Clubs that lost more time to injury used more players in 2026 (correlation 0.58). The Athletics used 6 more than their injuries alone would predict.
Beyond injuries, the club made 59 options and 50 recalls, selected 18 contracts and claimed 9 players off waivers. The table compares each with the average club.
| 2026 | Club | League average | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Players used | 55 | 50 | 3rd |
| Options | 59 | 51 | 5th |
| Recalls | 50 | 44 | 6th |
| Contracts selected | 18 | 16 | 8th |
| Designated for assignment | 23 | 20 | 7th |
| Waiver claims | 9 | 6 | 5th |
| Injured list days | 1,364 | 1,613 | 22nd |